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Valve Cover LH: Removal

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Remove the ignition coil. .
  3. Disconnect the crankcase ventilation hose.
    Fig 1: Identifying Crankcase Ventilation Hose
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  4. Release the wiring harness from the valve cover studs and position aside.
    Fig 2: Identifying Wiring Harness Of Valve Cover Studs
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  5. Release the wiring harness from the valve cover studs and position aside.
    Fig 3: Identifying Wiring Harness Of Valve Cover Studs
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  6. Position the spark plug wires aside.
    Fig 4: Identifying Position Spark Plug Wires Aside
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  7. Remove the LH valve cover.
    Fig 5: Identifying LH Valve Cover
    G01592140Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.